Wajibu Magazine Review: Kenya Election Issue

Media Focus on Africa Foundation (MFAF) teamed up with Wajibu to publish the current Wajibu Journal election issue. Wajibu is a well established Kenyan journal that deals with issues that are of Social and Ethical Concern. Established in 1985, it is published quaternary by Dr. Gerald J. Wanjohi and the Wajibu Task force. This particular issue focuses on the upcoming Kenya elections and is edited by Dipesh Pabari with contributions from a variety of seasoned writers.

This issue focuses on the different aspects and hot topics that are at the fore front for Kenyans with the ballot approaching. In the current issue, the meaning of peace is explored by Mukoma wa Ngugi, discussing the ethnic divisions, majimboism and historical legacies and their implication on democracy and ultimately peace.

Zarina Patel an author and managing editor of Awaaz magazine examines the role of women in the ever changing political climate, especially electoral violence and violence targeting women, as witnessed by the Flora Tera story.

Maina Kiai graces the pages of this issue discussing human rights and the ever changing face of corruption. Other issues of good government, poverty, unemployment and the youth agenda are deliberated by Charles Otieno-Hongo, Nducu Wa Ngugi, Achoka Awori and more.

This Wajibu issue is also filled with images from the thought provoking media campaign by Media Focus on Africa. The images and this campaign aim to promote informed debates on issues pertinent to a free and fair election. It is important to raise awareness about the issues surrounding democratization, development and ultimately encourage the Kenyan people to vote on political platforms not the personalities this December.